California district seeks digital notification system and Nashville pursues online credit recovery.
New Japanese Policies on English Instruction Open Cracks in Tough K-12 Market
Products for Speaking English Are Needed, But Lack of Ed Tech, Need for Customization Hamper Companies
A new emphasis on English conversation skills in Japan is creating space for new products that help teachers and students improve their language skills.
A new survey from the International Literacy Association finds that what many teachers regard as “hot” in national conversations about literacy isn’t what they think is most important.
Past and present members of the International Literacy Association, most of whom were teachers or literacy/instructional coaches, and other teachers, academics, government workers and literacy professionals were asked to rate a set of 17 topics related to literacy on how “hot” and how “important” the topics are in their communities and in their countries.
Ohio’s third biggest district is looking to hire public affairs consultants, while an Oklahoma district is looking for special education services.
The PARCC assessment consortium has outlined plans in an RFP for a major restructuring designed to make it easier for states to use its test content–and also to ensure its own long-term survival.
A school system in Riverside, Calif., says it needs help from vendors with ideas on how to shift away from traditional academic scheduling and goal-setting, and Charleston County, S.C., wants help managing projects and information systems.
A Guide to Selling to the Department of Defense’s K-12 Schools
The Education System Offers Big Opportunities For Vendors Who Grasp Its Needs
The Department of Defense’s school system offers big opportunities for vendors who can navigate the system. A top DOD procurement official explains what companies need to know.
The University of California, Los Angeles has decided not to renew its work as fiscal agent for the common-core testing consortium.
Common-Core Standards Alive, Kicking–and Shaping K-12 Buying Decisions
Exclusive Survey Finds the Academic Benchmarks, and the Next-Gen Science Standards, Shape Purchasing
Despite grassroots resistance from some politicians and parents, the common-core standards are heavily influencing K-12 buying decisions, as are the Next-Gen Science Standards, a survey finds.
Districts Seek Tech Support, Interoperability in New Learning Management Systems
Texas School System's Purchase Underscores Focus on Ease-of-Use
One school district’s purchase of a new LMS includes on-site demonstrations, a look at future company plans, and collaboration with other districts.